May's General Store looks from the outside more like a shabby chic interiors shop or vintage…read moreclothes boutique, but don't be fooled. As you step inside, a vigorous perfume of cinnamon, orange peel and sandalwood pervades your senses as your eyes adjust to the dim glow and you realise that this is a grocer, apothecary and gift shop all rolled into one. The food area of the shop is to the front, and it sells a very wide range of herbs and spices as well as 'organic sustenance' in the form of dry goods and fresh vegetables. They also sell crusty fresh bread from the Real Patisserie, which goes so well with the rest of the shop that you'd almost think it was part of the decor. To the rear of the shop is a home ware, gifts and clothes section, selling polka dot milk jugs, wooden toys and silk scarves, and all manner of little decorative bits and bobs. The owner was genial and helpful, and left us to browse undisturbed. It's not the sort of place I'd come to pick up something for lunch, but I'd definitely return for spices, biscuits, unusual ingredients and advice. I shall have to bring a wicker basket though, and accessorise with a couple of wolfhounds and a briar pipe.

Very helpful company. Came to our house and measured up and helped us make the right decision for…read moreour budget.

From the owner: Sells and installs fireplace, fires and stoves in gas, electric, woodturning and multi fuelread more

Gardner and Cook advertises 'decorative and useful objects for the house and garden', which isn't…read moretoo far off the mark, although I think the emphasis is probably more on the former quality than the latter. It's one of those shops where you could get yourself a floral-patterned trowel and a cast iron bird-table, but you wouldn't go to get a pair of secateurs... unless you wanted floral ones, I suppose. It's quite twee and Cath Kidson-esque, but seeing as I don't have a garden its emphasis on style rather than substance doesn't worry me - I'd more likely be in here looking for a present for an elderly relative. It sells cards and wrapping paper too, so the owners are obviously conscious of the fact that people are more likely to be in here purchasing for somebody else. One thing that does set this particular twee home/gift shop apart is its good selection of rare and second-hand garden and cookery books, which really is a useful resource and makes it a more unique place to buy a gift for a fanatical gardener or cook.

Terrible! I ordered a present for my mum 12 days ago. There was nothing on the website to state…read morehow long deliveries would take, but there was not anything stating that deliveries were taking significantly longer. Despite messaging and asking when were they being dispatched and the two lies that came back from customer service about having sent the item when they havent, the items have still not arrived. No tracking number has been provided either. If you cannot offer a service within a reasonable timescale then close your online shop. My mum is now without the one present that she asked for. Very disappointed. Paypal case opened. CANNOT RECOMMEND!

Absolutely atrocious- two months ago I ordered 3 Portmeirion plates and a storage container. I…read morewaited about 3 weeks with absolutely no news from the company (despite them confirming my order "will be with you within 10-14 days") so I wrote them an email asking for an update on the order- with covid I thought that a week's delay was understandable. I was told them that the items they sold me as in stock were on backorder and that I should have them within the month... that was September... the plates didn't start to arrive until over a month after I made my order- and they were shipping one plate at a time and weeks apart... I'm still waiting for my order to be completed. I asked if I could get a discount with the delay and while they agreed, I'm still waiting for that money to be refunded. Why am I having to chase them up? Especially when they told me I would have all my order by the end of September? My recommendation is to use a more trustworthy seller- Louis Potts is so unprofessional, and unless you're asking for updates, they're just going to steal from you.

Great range to see and take some samples home to try out. Lots of natural floorings like coir and…read moresisal and they have they own fitters who fitted out our house. Reasonable prices and none of the carpet rite hidden pricing for all the little extras. Reconmmended, will use again when I (hope) to move house soon.

I have just had my new kitchen fitted by Lewes Woodworks and am absolutely thrilled. The quality in…read morethe craftmanship of the cabinets is top draw and I am convinced they will last a life time. The tiler, Paul, who has worked for Lewes Wood works for many years is very professional and clearly an expert in his field. He spent time planning on how best to lay the floor tiles to give the best finish and this was certainly achieved. The kitchen fitters who have also worked for Lewes Woodworks for many years did a great job and set a high standard of workmanship and always left the house looking clean and tidy during the fitting. The painter returned to put the top coat of paint on the cabinets was meticulous with the final coat. In summary a quality product fitted by a whole team of true professionals. R. Nutley.

From the owner: Woodworks kitchens are highly considered, beautifully crafted and bespoke in every way…read more Founded 25 years ago by Alistair Fleming, Woodworks has established itself as one of the finest suppliers of bespoke hand-made kitchens and fitted furniture. Earning a reputation for consistently producing beautiful luxury kitchens of the highest quality and boasting a long list of delighted clients across Sussex, Kent and Surrey. Our ethos is simple; Our designs must be appropriate for their setting, meet and exceed the clients wishes, be of unrivaled quality and provided with the best level of service and care. Due to our flexibility and experience we are able to accommodate any contract size whether a country cottage, Victorian town house or a Georgian mansion, as well as many different styles such as the classic Shaker-inspired kitchen to the traditional English country house style. Put simply, Woodworks handmade bespoke kitchens will be satisfyingly hard wearing and will last a lifetime.